Snake River near Blackfoot water level

Name: Snake River near Blackfoot water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Snake River, Idaho, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.97ft Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 2,370 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.39 ft by Monday, October 26 at 06:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:58 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Snake River near Blackfoot is at 2.97 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.03 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.39 ft by Monday, October 26 at 06:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.93 ft and 3.32 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.80 ftJune 18, 1997
Forecast peak: 3.39 ftMonday, October 26 at 06:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Snake River near Blackfoot

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 8.03 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

11.00 ft: Minor flooding in low-lying areas and croplands along with seep and ponding near the river. Residents along the river may experience water levels that impact their property.
10.20 ft: Low-lying areas and croplands may experience seep and ponding near the river. Residents along the river may experience water levels nearing impact levels.
2.97 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.80 ft	June 18, 1997
2	12.32 ft	May 18, 1984
3	12.05 ft	May 29, 2011
4	11.52 ft	May 11, 1971
5	11.52 ft	June 22, 1964
6	11.39 ft	April 29, 1974
7	11.31 ft	June 17, 2017
8	11.27 ft	June 15, 1983
9	10.57 ft	June 4, 2018
10	10.43 ft	June 25, 2009

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Snake River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Snake River at MooseRiver gauge, Snake River	8.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	98 mi
Snake River below Flat Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Snake River	1.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	91 mi
Snake River above Reservoir, near AlpineRiver gauge, Snake River	1,830 cfs	Normal	−50.0 cfs	82 mi
Snake River near IrwinRiver gauge, Snake River	1,750 cfs	Low	−780.0 cfs	67 mi
Snake River near HeiseRiver gauge, Snake River	2.61 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	55 mi
Snake River at LorenzoRiver gauge, Snake River	1,340 cfs	Normal	−10.0 cfs	53 mi
Snake River near MenanRiver gauge, Snake River	1.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	51 mi
Snake River above Eagle Rock near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Snake River	6.09 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	40 mi
Snake River near ShelleyRiver gauge, Snake River	5.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	28 mi
Snake River at BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River	5.28 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	9 mi
Snake River at NeeleyRiver gauge, Snake River	2.00 ft	Below flood stage	±0	31 mi
Snake River near Minidoka Id at Howells FerryRiver gauge, Snake River	2.57 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	59 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Blackfoot River and Bypass Channel near BlackfootRiver gauge, Blackfoot River and Bypass Channel	116 cfs	Low	−48.0 cfs	2.1 mi
Blackfoot River near BlackfootRiver gauge, Blackfoot River	2.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	2.2 mi
Spring Creek at Sheepskin Road near Fort HallRiver gauge, Spring Creek	220 cfs	Very low	−4.0 cfs	5.9 mi
Blackfoot River Bypass near BlackfootRiver gauge, Blackfoot River Bypass	16.0 cfs	Low	−39.8 cfs	7 mi
Blackfoot River below North Canal at BlackfootRiver gauge, Blackfoot River	86.8 cfs	Very low	−83.2 cfs	10 mi
Portneuf River near TyheeRiver gauge, Portneuf River	4.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Portneuf River at PocatelloRiver gauge, Portneuf River	3.71 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	18 mi
Blackfoot River near ShelleyRiver gauge, Blackfoot River	5.47 ft	Below flood stage	±0	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Snake River near Blackfoot?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.03 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Snake River near Blackfoot today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT, the water level was 2.97 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Snake River near Blackfoot rising or falling?

Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Snake River near Blackfoot normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Snake River near Blackfoot?

The highest level on record is 14.80 ft on June 18, 1997.

Is Snake River near Blackfoot expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.39 ft by Monday, October 26 at 06:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:13069500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.12528, -112.51889 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.97 ft	2026-10-19 21:15	Provisional
Flow	2,370 cfs	2026-10-19 21:15	Provisional

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